Bridge replacement activity is planned for 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. every day from Saturday 5/10 through Sunday 5/18, weather permitting. Scheduled construction activities are listed below the travel advisory information.
Waterway Information
The USCG has approved the following schedule for bridge openings and channel width restrictions:
NO BRIDGE OPENINGS FROM 5/9/2025 to 5/15/25
5/9/25 to 5/12/25 at 6 a.m.
Horizontal clearance of 37.5 feet on the western half of the channel is scheduled to be open for marine travel
Vertical clearance restriction is scheduled to be 15 feet at Mean High Water (MHW) / 18.5 feet at Mean Low Water (MLW)
5/12/25 at 6 a.m. to 5/15/25
Horizontal clearance of 75 feet (full channel) is scheduled to be open for marine travel
Vertical clearance restriction is scheduled to be 15 feet at MHW / 18.5 feet at MLW
HALF CHANNEL BRIDGE OPENINGS FROM 5/15/25 to 5/22/25
Horizontal clearance of 37.5 feet is scheduled to be open for marine travel – one span, either east or west, will be in the down position on an as-needed basis
No vertical restriction
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has jurisdiction over the navigational channel. USCG has granted permission for the partial closures of the channel and for the temporary deviation from normal drawbridge operations. Monmouth County must comply with the dates approved by the USCG.
Dates and times are subject to change based on weather conditions and production factors.
Roadway and Sidewalk Information
Please be aware of traffic pattern changes and possible travel delays in Sea Bright at the intersection of Route 36 (Ocean Ave) and Rumson Road (CR 520).
All roadway and sidewalk travelers should be aware of construction and delivery vehicles entering and exiting the work areas on both sides of Rumson Road in Rumson and on the southbound side of Route 36 in Sea Bright.
Temporary delays are possible on any Contractor workday due to movement of construction vehicles and equipment.
The south side (eastbound) sidewalk of the bridge is closed.
Scheduled Construction Activities
Rumson
Form, Reinforce and Pour Span 4 Sidewalk
Install Interior Finishes at Control House
Strip Span 4 Deck
Install Conduit at Rumson Road Intersection
Install Curb & Sidewalk
Remove Pavement & Install Drainage
Install Span Lock and Machining
Deck Milling/Grinding
Deck Shot Blasting
Control System Commissioning
Acceptance Testing
Install 4-Bar Rail
Install 4-Bar Rail – Bascule Span
Install Receptacles, Lighting, Tap Boxes, CCTV & Exterior Lighting
Seabright
Install Interior Finishes at Gatekeeper House
Form, Reinforce and Pour Span 6 – Pour 2
Strip Span 6 Forms
Deck Milling/Grinding
Deck Shot Blasting
PPC Overlay
Acceptance Testing
Install 4-Bar Rail – Bascule Span
Install Curb & Sidewalk
Install MCCs, Drive Cabinets, PLC Cabinets
Please visit this page regularly for updates.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding during the construction phase of this important bridge replacement project.
